This document discusses several notable Croatian philosophers and scientists throughout history, including:
- Frane Petrić (1529-1597), a soldier and philosopher who wrote on philosophy and influenced later thinkers like Giordano Bruno.
- Ruđer Bošković (1711-1787), an influential scientist and philosopher whose theories anticipated later developments in astronomy and physics. He founded scientific institutions that still exist today.
- Herman Dalmatin (1110s), a translator who helped spread knowledge of astronomy, philosophy and other subjects between the Mediterranean and Middle East in the 12th century.
- Matija Vlačić Ilirik (1520-1575), a the
THE PLATONIC AND NEOPLATONIC TRADITIONS AND ROOTS OF CHRISTIANITYDr Ian Ellis-Jones
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THE PLATONIC AND NEOPLATONIC TRADITIONS AND ROOTS OF CHRISTIANITYDr Ian Ellis-Jones
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In preparation for the Reformation 500th anniversary, I present this lecture as a means to highlight the intentionality of Luther's hymn writing and music.
Genesis in Medieval Christian ScholarshipChris Heard
During the Middle Ages, Christian scholars sought to preserve the insights and teachings of the church fathers. In doing so, they also invented new forms of biblical commentary. This presentation introduces viewers to these developments. It’s intended for early-stage undergraduate students with minimal prior background in Christian studies, medieval studies, or biblical studies. Suggestions from colleagues with expertise in this field are most welcome. (A related presentation on “Genesis in Medieval Christian Creativity” is in the works.)
In preparation for the Reformation 500th anniversary, I present this lecture as a means to highlight the intentionality of Luther's hymn writing and music.
Genesis in Medieval Christian ScholarshipChris Heard
During the Middle Ages, Christian scholars sought to preserve the insights and teachings of the church fathers. In doing so, they also invented new forms of biblical commentary. This presentation introduces viewers to these developments. It’s intended for early-stage undergraduate students with minimal prior background in Christian studies, medieval studies, or biblical studies. Suggestions from colleagues with expertise in this field are most welcome. (A related presentation on “Genesis in Medieval Christian Creativity” is in the works.)
12. ABOUT HIS LIFE
• He was born in Istria in 1110
• He become famous because of his translations
• He translated Kuran,Elements(by Euclid) and
Planisphere(by Ptolomeus)
• He travelled a lot and he met many scientists
on Mediteranean and Middle East
• He wrote about astronomy and philosophy
14. HIS WORK AND BOOKS
• His most famous books were:
• De usu astrolabii (about use of astrolabe)
• De essentiis (about most important)
• In his philosophy he seeks for useful practical use
of discoveries,instead of theoretical use
• He imported new philosophy in Church
• He connected together Platonism and Aristotelism
• In his book ‘De essentiis’ he exposes his natural
philosophy and connets Platonism and
Aristotelism
17. ABOUT HIM
• Borned in 1520 in Labin
• He wanted to join the franciscans
• He was a university professor in Tübingen and
Wittenberg
• He was close friend of Martin Luther
• He had 18 children
• His most famous book was Catalogus testium
veritatis, which he wrote in1556
• He died in 1575 in female monastery in
Frankfurt
19. RELIGION
• He taught at university in Jena
• He adopted new way of thinking about sin
• He taught that humans are dependent on the grace of
God for salvation
• He started a new philosophical discipline-hermeneutics
called after greek god of mail Hermes
• He had the largest library in 16th century
• He gave large contribution to lutheranism
• He remained loyal to Martin Luther and his ideas till
death
20. HIS MAIN WORKS
• Glossa compendiaria in Novum
Testamentum (Comment of New
Testament)
• Clavis Scripturae Sacrae (Key of Holy
Bible)
• Ecclesiastica Historia (History of
Church in first 13 centuries)
21. ABOUT HIS MAIN WORKS
• COMMENT OF NEW TESTAMENT-translated
New Testament from Greek
language to Latin with his comments and
thoughts
• CHURCH IN FIRST 13 CENTURIES-first
protestant book about history of church
• KEY OF HOLY BIBLE-according to Flacius,
Bible is the only authority and he explains that
he will stand against Council of Trent